I was pleased to participate in the official opening of Invest Ottawa this past week. As you may know, I have been helping to lead the charge to strengthen the City’s economic development initiatives. Invest Ottawa, which replaces the Ottawa Centre for Regional Innovation (OCRI), will help attract new investors to the City of Ottawa and help existing businesses located in Ottawa expand and liaise beyond the City borders. The development of Invest Ottawa will help develop key sectors such as green energy, defence and security, digital media, and film and television.

Invest Ottawa services include start-up and mentorship programs, acceleration for existing companies, global business attraction and local business retention, and marketing Ottawa’s diversified economy and high quality of life.

This is an important step forward for the City of Ottawa and will help keep the momentum of showcasing the City as one of the best places in the world to live, work and play. 

For more information on Invest Ottawa, please visit investottawa.ca